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GEI Rwanda – Global Mental Health (Summer) (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Kigali, Rwanda
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Global Engagement Institute 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student
Housing Options: Guest House, Homestay, Hostel/Hotel Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: African Studies, Communications, Education, Educational Administration, Global Studies, Health & Human Services, Health Science, International Studies, Pre-Health, Pre-med, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work
Program Type: Field Study, Study Abroad
Program Description:
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GEI Rwanda: Global Mental Health (Summer) 

Program Overview
Spend eight transformative weeks in Rwanda exploring mental health through community-based care, advocacy, and applied fieldwork. This program combines academic learning with project-based experiences, offering insight into global mental health systems, trauma care, stigma reduction, and social justice.

You'll collaborate with local partners, engage in cultural immersion, and contribute to mental health awareness and service innovation in one of Africa's most progressive public health contexts.

Program Highlights
  • Learn how Rwanda addresses trauma, resilience, and mental health reform
  • Co-design solutions with local health and social service organizations
  • Explore the intersection of psychology, public health, and human rights
  • Participate in guided cultural learning and community engagement

Academics
Courses & Credits (8 total):
  • MED332: Global Field Engagement (4 credits)
  • MED333: Global Practicum (4 credits)
Learning Outcomes:
  • Apply trauma-informed and community-based frameworks in diverse contexts
  • Analyze cultural, systemic, and policy-level influences on mental health care
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in intercultural settings
  • Reflect on ethical leadership, stigma, and access to care

Unique Experiences in Rwanda
Rwanda offers unparalleled opportunities to examine how communities respond to trauma and rebuild mental health systems post-conflict. Site visits, peer exchange, and grassroots collaborations make this a rich and meaningful experience.

Dates & Eligibility
  • Program Dates: June 1-July 24, 2026
  • Open to undergrad and grad students from all disciplines
  • No prerequisites required
 

FIND OUT MORE:

About This Program.
About GEI's Study Abroad Programs.
Contact GEI at studyabroad@global-engagement.org.
 
 
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